Plants
Sambucus canadensis (also recognized as Sambucus nigra subsp. canadensis)
Grow one of North America’s most productive and wildlife-friendly native shrubs. American Elderberry (Sambucus canadensis) is a fast-growing native shrub valued for its large clusters of fragrant white flowers and abundant dark purple berries. It is an excellent choice for wildlife habitat, pollinator gardens, food forests, rain gardens, edible landscapes, and natural privacy screens. The flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects. The ripe berries are used in cooked recipes such as syrups, jams, jellies, pies, and wines. This listing is for one healthy, live American Elderberry plant grown by Base Camp North. Perfect for: Wildlife habitat Pollinator gardens Food forests Rain gardens Native landscaping Edible hedgerows Homesteads Privacy screens Important: Elderberry fruit should be fully ripe and cooked before consumption. Leaves, stems, roots, and unripe berries should not be eaten. 🎁 FREE MILKWEED SEEDS WITH EVERY ORDER! Every Base Camp North order includes a FREE packet of 25 Common Milkweed Seeds (Asclepias syriaca). Help support monarch butterflies, pollinators, and native wildlife habitat—one planting at a time. No code needed. Your free seeds will automatically be included with your order.
One Plant 12-24 inch Tall
SKU AE-LIVE
$15
9 available
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Hardiness
Zone 3
Sun
Full Sun to Part Shade
Soil
Moist
Bloom or harvest season
Summer
Mature height
6-12 ft
Spacing
6-10 ft
Native range
Eastern North America
Wildlife value
Very High
Pollinator value
High
Host plant information
Yes
American Elderberry is a vigorous, multi-stemmed shrub that spreads by suckers to form attractive colonies. It performs best with consistent moisture and full sun but adapts well to many landscape conditions. Prune older stems every few years to encourage vigorous new growth and increased fruit production.
Plant your American Elderberry in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Dig a hole slightly wider than the root ball and plant at the same depth it was growing in the container. Backfill with soil, water thoroughly, and apply a light layer of mulch around the base while keeping mulch away from the stem. Water regularly during the first growing season, especially during hot or dry weather. Elderberries perform best with consistent moisture and can tolerate wetter soils once established. Space plants about 6–10 feet apart. For better fruit production, plant at least two genetically different American Elderberry plants nearby for cross-pollination.
Seeds
Asclepias syriaca
$5.99
Grow Common Milkweed (Asclepias syriaca), a native perennial wildflower and an important host plant for monarch butterfly caterpillars. Common Milkweed produces clusters of fragrant pink to mauve flowers that attract a variety of pollinators. Established plants spread through underground rhizomes and can develop into colonies, making the species particularly useful for larger native gardens, meadow plantings, pollinator habitat, and wildlife areas. Milkweed is an important component of monarch habitat because monarch caterpillars feed on milkweed plants. Seed Details: - Common Milkweed (Asclepias syriaca) - 2026 harvest - Cleaned and processed by Base Camp North - Untreated seeds - Seed-grown plants may naturally vary - Sold for propagation Growing Information: Common Milkweed seed generally benefits from cold, moist stratification before spring planting. Seeds can also be fall-sown outdoors where natural winter conditions provide stratification. Common Milkweed can spread once established and should be planted where its colony-forming growth habit is appropriate. No specific germination percentage is guaranteed. Seeds are sold for propagation and are not intended for consumption. 🎁 FREE MILKWEED SEEDS WITH EVERY ORDER! Every Base Camp North order includes a FREE packet of 25 Common Milkweed Seeds (Asclepias syriaca). Help support monarch butterflies, pollinators, and native wildlife habitat—one planting at a time. No code needed. Your free seeds will automatically be included with your order.
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Plants
Castanea mollissima
$18
Grow your own large, sweet chestnuts with these healthy Korean XL Chestnut seedlings from Base Camp North. Each tree is grown from quality seed in deep Anderson propagation trays, producing a strong, straight root system that establishes quickly after planting. These vigorous seedlings are an excellent choice for homesteads, orchards, wildlife food plots, food forests, and long-term landscape plantings. Korean XL Chestnuts are known for producing large edible nuts enjoyed by people and wildlife alike. Mature trees provide seasonal shade, valuable wildlife habitat, and dependable annual nut production. Whether you're planting a single tree or starting a chestnut orchard, these container-grown seedlings are ready to thrive. Features Large Korean XL edible chestnut variety Healthy container-grown seedlings Grown in deep Anderson propagation trays Strong, straight root development Large edible chestnuts Excellent wildlife food source Fast-growing shade tree Cold hardy Easy to transplant Ideal for orchards, food forests, and homesteads Perfect For Homesteads Wildlife food plots Deer and turkey habitat Food forests Nut orchards Shade trees Reforestation projects 🎁 FREE MILKWEED SEEDS WITH EVERY ORDER! Every Base Camp North order includes a FREE packet of 25 Common Milkweed Seeds (Asclepias syriaca). Help support monarch butterflies, pollinators, and native wildlife habitat—one planting at a time. No code needed. Your free seeds will automatically be included with your order.
10 available
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Seeds
Quercus michauxii
$5.99
Grow Swamp Chestnut Oak (Quercus michauxii), a large native oak of moist bottomlands and low woods. Its broad, chestnut-like leaves form a substantial shade tree, while its large acorns provide valuable seasonal food for deer, squirrels, wild turkey, and other wildlife. Swamp Chestnut Oak is also known as basket oak or cow oak. It is a strong choice for wildlife plantings, restoration projects, large food-forest sites, and spacious native landscapes with moist, well-drained soil. Seed Details: - 25 acorns per pack - Fresh 2026 acorns - Untreated - Sold for propagation - Seasonal, limited-availability item - Acorns may begin root development soon after harvest Fresh white-oak-group acorns are sensitive to drying and should be planted promptly. Seed-grown trees naturally vary, and germination percentage and timing are not guaranteed. 🎁 FREE MILKWEED SEEDS WITH EVERY ORDER! Every Base Camp North order includes a FREE packet of 25 Common Milkweed Seeds (Asclepias syriaca). Help support monarch butterflies, pollinators, and native wildlife habitat—one planting at a time. No code needed. Your free seeds will automatically be included with your order.
Gathered, processed, and packed by Base Camp North.
5 available
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